Simply 4 video games after his return from a again harm, Los Angeles Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson is again on the shelf. On Saturday, the Kings introduced that Arvidsson has been positioned on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body harm.

Arvidsson, 30, missed the primary 50 video games of the season whereas recovering from a again harm. The veteran made his 2023-24 season debut in opposition to the New Jersey Devils on Feb. 15, however he suffered a lower-body harm in opposition to the Columbus Blue Jackets simply 5 days later.

Arvidsson recorded two assists in his 4 video games, and he has been a supply of offense for the Kings when wholesome. In his first two seasons with Los Angeles, from 2021-2023, Arvidsson notched 46 targets and 62 assists in 143 video games.

The Kings hoped that Arvidsson would supply a midseason increase to their ahead group as they proceed their playoff push. That is not the case, and it might immediate normal supervisor Rob Blake to search for some extra assist forward of the NHL commerce deadline.

According to PuckPedia, the Kings now have round $3.3 million in wage cap house now that Arvidsson is on LTIR. That can give them some flexibility so as to add extra firepower in the event that they wish to load up for a playoff run.